The Apollo 11 mission relied on three main parachutes to safely land the command module on Earth. Made by Northrop Ventura, the parachutes were constructed of a combination of synthetic fabric, aluminum, nylon, steel, plastic, and brass. During landing, the main parachutes opened at 10,000 feet, slowing the rate of descent from 175 mph to 22 mph, ensuring a safe splashdown.
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Why was it more cost-effective to build a new rocket than restarting Saturn V production?
To put a man on the Moon meant the mighty Saturn V had to go through its complex and precise staging perfectly. But how did this happen?
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They were the gateway to the moon and the starting point for every space-shuttle mission. NASA launch pads 39A and 39B so what do these massive feats of engineering do and just how important are they.
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The welds had to pass a rigorous inspection to “man-rate” the Saturn V vehicle for human-crewed flights. The job became known for a maddening cycle of “cut-and-try” operations.
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The most enjoyable Apollo stories are included in books, and here are some of the best Apollo mission books for 2022.
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A handful of technicians from Spain were recruited by NASA to assist the Apollo 11 astronauts on their historic mission to the Moon.
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At this time, 51 years ago, Apollo 11 was on its way to the Moon. Want to experience and relive as if the mission were happening right now? You can.
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In this article, we will try to cover the space program and exploring the next possible steps in American crewed spaceflight after the Apollo Program.
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How much did Saturn V weigh? Here you will find some basic facts of NASA’s amazing Saturn V rocket that took humans to the Moon and back.
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